Category: Blogs From Mom

  • Migraine Headaches – Trying To Find Relief?

    Migraine Headaches – Trying To Find Relief?

    I created this post as part of a campaign by Teva Pharmaceuticals. I received an American Express gift card for participating. There are a lot of pains you can “grin and bare” in life. Pains come in all areas of the body. I have personally dealt with different types of pains as well, but one…

  • Teens & Jobs – How Much Work Is Too Much

    Teens & Jobs – How Much Work Is Too Much

    Being a parent of 4 now for over 21 years I think that I have experienced quite a bit. From diapers to preschool and from middle school to graduation day we have experienced it.  One question that has come up quite a bit is still on my mind today. How much work is too much…

  • 6 Great Websites For Growing Minds

    6 Great Websites For Growing Minds

    You live in a golden age for child education. Thanks to the power of the internet, kids can learn from some of the best tutors in the world. All you need to teach your children about life is a smart device. By downloading the right apps, you can raise your kids to be much smarter…

  • Children & Regulating Their Use Of Technology

    Children & Regulating Their Use Of Technology

    Internet addiction is a real problem in our society today. On average, children are spending 7 or more hours a day on some kind of electronic device; which is equivalent to a full time job. Although internet addiction differs from substance abuse, it is a real addiction that interferes with our daily lives. Our children…

  • Marriage & Stress Is A Real Issue Today

    Marriage & Stress Is A Real Issue Today

    I will often walk through public places and watch how people interact with each other. I always make it a point to look at how couples relate to each other and to their children when they don’t think anyone is watching. The truth of the matter is there are a lot of marriages that are…

  • Is Budgeting An Evil Word?

    Is Budgeting An Evil Word?

    I remember growing up hearing my parents talk about this thing called budgeting.  Back then it seemed like it was a million miles away. After all when you are a teenager what does a budget really mean? You make $100 and you spend $100, isn’t that how it works? After being married for over 21…

  • How to Feel Confident and Beautiful in Your Own Skin

    How to Feel Confident and Beautiful in Your Own Skin

    One of the most difficult struggles many women face is learning how to feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. Insecurity and inferiority are two things many women deal with on a daily basis, which can lead to them feeling less confident and unhappy in their own bodies. However, all women are beautiful; it…

  • Enjoy The Holidays More By Doing These 5 Things

    Enjoy The Holidays More By Doing These 5 Things

    Christmas and New Years can be a hectic time of the year for a lot of people. At the house your kids have final exams, your young adult’s have college finals, there are cookies to bake, gifts to buy, sicknesses start going around, Christmas plays need attending, and well, I think you get the point.…

  • Christmas Decoration Trends for the 2015 Holidays

    Christmas Decoration Trends for the 2015 Holidays

    With November now fully underway, it is definitely time for our thoughts to turn to the holiday season, and everything that that means. Choosing and buying gifts, planning for food and guests on Christmas Day, and of course, decorating your home are all things that will creep up sooner than you might think, so why…

  • 4 Reasons Mom’s Should Consider Getting a Professional Massage on a Regular Basis #BecauseMoment #IC #ad

    4 Reasons Mom’s Should Consider Getting a Professional Massage on a Regular Basis #BecauseMoment #IC #ad

    “This post was sponsored by Massage Envy as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central.  I can’t believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving day. Are you busy racing around trying to get all of the last minute errands run and food prepared before the big day? This afternoon, I decided to head to the grocery…